Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Remove FunMoods browser extension toolbar and search redirector

FunMoods toolbar gives no or little satisfaction to its users, but a profound desire to get rid of FunMoods browser extension is in place.
The browser add-on was originally associated with Internet Explorer only. Even though a victim uninstall the toolbar through Control Panel and changing browser settings, the problem persists until ultimate treatment is applied.
Furthermore, the issue had been mistakenly identified to target only Internet Explorer users as other browsers have proved to be equally unprotected and are subjected to the same intrusions.
The toolbar is but a part of the problem as occasional but inevitable redirects in the course of browser search leading to the toolbar related website burden users even more.
Removal of FunMoods is available with free scanner to be downloaded and installed here. The remover will root out the toolbar by exterminating every object related to its installation as well as related redirects.

@stunz0rz your quick easy advice worked like a charm. do you have any suggestions for Chrome? Safari? (also thanks for not pimping more spy ware to remove existing spyware--freakin idiots!) thanks again

I've already unistalled this piece of c@@p via my control panel. The tooldbar itself if now gone. I've another problem though, which is: Whenever I've either google or IE open and try to open another seacrh window I get.. you guessed it 'bleedin' funmoods!! Any ideas how to stop this grategully received. Mike M - Mid Sussex: England.PS I'm not a "techie", so real easy help/instrunctions please..

I've already unistalled this piece of c@@p via my control panel. The tooldbar itself if now gone. I've another problem though, which is: Whenever I've either google or IE open and try to open another seacrh window I get.. you guessed it 'bleedin' funmoods!! Any ideas how to stop this grategully received. Mike M - Mid Sussex: England.PS I'm not a "techie", so real easy help/instrunctions please..

Thank you for the info about removing this crap - I have been trying to find and remove this nightmare for a few days - got malwarebytes but there are still trojans hiding everywhere - I will probably have to build a computer and donate this one - its pretty new.Anyway I just wanted to say thank you and I agree, Microsoft is crap and they are in bed with the government - Gates makes obnoxious speeches about eugenics (on YouTube) - why does he think he should have a damn thing to say about who lives and who dies? These screwball people are really nuts - consumers should unite, stop buying things to show our power, vote everyone out of office or we are cooked. We need a leader! You are elected, Anonymous. VOTE RON PAUL

I had same problem. Even after removing this application by uninstalling it from the uninstall programs then removing it from the 'add ons' the search engine was still funmoods. Assuming people are using firefox, go to 'Tools' then 'Options'. Then go to the 'homepage' area and select the restore to default.

I just did this. I think I have IE7? I'm not a techie.I went to "Tools"Then "Manage add ons""Search Providers"Change the Default to the provider you prefer.Click on Funmoods and then you will be able to delete it.If you don't set another default first, it will not highlight the button to disable.

To fix Funmoods problem on Google Chrome for Windows 7, first go to the google wrench (customize and Google Chrome), then go to Setttigs, Change the Homepage to http://www.google.com/, make sure that on the "On Startup " the "Open the home page is checked". Make sure also that Google is i set as the delault "Search" engine and the "Default" browser.

To fix Mozilla Firefox , First go to Tools, then go to Start Browsing, open "Options", then go to Homepage and hit Restore Default or" Mozilla Firefox Start Page". Make sure also that When Firefox Starts it will show "Show My Home Page". The procedure would also be the same if you have Windows XP

fun moods yeah for sure - not so fun - their method has me hating them and totally against them forever as i have to spend un-neccesary time to get rid of their rubbish - if they gave a choice maybe they would get a chance but deliberately pissing you off and making it very hard to remove makes me not feel a fun mood at all - angry web user for this abuse from them of my machine...fun moods - rethink your marketing strategy cause right now it is rubbish!

Thanks for all your comments. However, I still have a problem. I have managed to uninstall funmoods via Control Panel and Tools, but I am not able to set Google (for example) as my home page. Even though I have entered all the necessary details via the Control Panel, whenever I start Firefox - funmoods comes up! Not fun at all!! Please help. Really frustrated.

thanks I finally got rid of that crap. I went to the google wrench and settings and eliminated it through manage search engines. I had uninstalled it but it kept coming up because it writes itself into the search engine in google chrome.

If your operating system is Windows 7, & you are using Firefox, then press the 'Alt' key so that the menu bar with File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, Help appears at top of page on left hand side; then you can follow what stuntz0rZ said...

"Assuming you all using Firefox, click tools -> addons -> extensions. you will see uninstall options from there!"

to remove as your browser on the top right... click on the dropdown in the browser> manage search engines. in there you will find one called "search" with a magnifying glass icon, click on that, select "remove" and "ok." if you've done that, restored FF to it's original settings and removed it from your extensions, it is truly gone.

Thank you SOOO much!! Your download and uninstall was 100% perfect! Before I used your software, I tried disabling, deleting etc...from my extensions but still had the funmood search window and it kept opening as a homepage. You have made me a very happy lady and it was done with VERY simple ease!!

I have tried everything suggested here and a few things suggested by other tech geeks, and nothing works.. Funmoods has been removed from search engine option management,from control panel/programs,from start-up, from Firefox add-ons, from Firefox extensions..I've run Malware, Spyware, spybot, autologics, and a host of other scanners...it can't be found, yet when I go to google on firefox, funmoods hijacks the results (and their results are sub-ferior!) How do I get rid of this for good??

I FIGURED IT OUT!!!! GO TO TOP RIGHT CORNER OF SCREEN TO THE WRENCH ICON. CLICK IT AND GO TO TOOLS THEN EXTENSIONS. THERE YOU WILL FIND FUNMOODS AND FUNDIAL. YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF DISABLE OR THE TRASHCAN!!!

I FIGURED IT OUT!!!! GO TO TOP RIGHT CORNER OF SCREEN TO THE WRENCH ICON. CLICK IT AND GO TO TOOLS THEN EXTENSIONS. THERE YOU WILL FIND FUNMOODS AND FUNDIAL. YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF DISABLE OR THE TRASHCAN!!!

1. Go to the wrench icon at the top right corner.2. Click "extensions" and disable then delete3. Next, click on "settings"4. Find "manage search engines" - here you have the options to select a default search engine (google). You also have the option to delete funmoods which in my opinion is anything but fun.

Im using IE and the i cant get rid of funmoods bc the remove button is greyed out and i dont see it under programs on control panel when i go there to uninstall it anyone know how to get rid of this stupid crap ?

Instructions on how to remove Funmoods in Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox and Google Chrome.

For Internet Explorer 9:1. With IE9 open, click on the Cog Wheel on your Toolbar to open it up. This is your "Tools" icon.

2. Click on "Internet Options" and let it open.

3. Under the "General" tab, click on the button for the "Search" that has the magnifying glass as a logo. It is labeled "Settings." This will open up the "Manage Add-Ons" box.

4. In "Manage Add-Ons" click on "Search Providers" then click on "Funmoods" in the box.

5. Make sure the radio buttons are checked for "Prevent Programs from suggesting changes to my default search provider" and "Search in the address bar."

6. Then with the "Funmoods" selected click on the "Remove" button with extreme prejudice and satisfaction.

7. Then make sure it is also not listed under "Toolbars and Extensions." If it is you need to remove it there also.

Optional instructions it exists in "Toolbars and Extensions."

8. Click on "Funmoods" in the box to highlight it.

9. With extreme prejudice and satisfaction click the "Disable" button and enjoy the experience of getting rid of this piece of garbage.********************************Instructions for Google Chrome.1. Click on the Wrench icon on your toolbar.

2. Click on "Settings."

3. Under the heading 'Search," click on "Manage Search Engines" to open it up.

4. Under the box "Default Search Settings" highlight "Funmoods" it should have itself listed as the "Default" in parentheses, and then right mouse click on it.

5. After right mouse clicking on it, select "Delete" with extreme prejudice and satisfaction for having killed this illegitimate program.

6. Then check under "Extensions" to ensure that the "Funmoods" toolbar is not in there.

If it is then follow these instructions.

7. With "Extensions" open and all of your Extensions (which are Add-Ons) listed, click on the "trash can" icon to delete it and then celebrate at the removal of this illegitimate program.

*********************************For removal using Mozilla Foxfire.

1. Click on the Firefox tab to get the drop down bar.

2. Select "Add-ons" from the drop down bar.

3. Find "Funmoods" in the list of Plugins and click on the "Disable" button with extreme prejudice and satisfaction of killing this rogue software infestation.

If you're using Chrome it's very east to remove Funmoods and you don't need the "uninstaller". Simply go to the Customize wrench, then Tools, and Extensions. Funmoods will be right there as an option. You can click the trash can and delete it for good!

FINALLY got rid of this pain in the butt thing. This piggyback on a download AFTER I said no to it. NOT COOL.

Chrome...click on the little wrench logo top right corner. Then click on tools.Then click on extensions.You will see that annoying little thing pop up on the list.Click remove - the trashcan and GOOD RIDDENS!!!

I also unchecked "allow remote assistance" If I ever need that, the helpline person can tell me how to reset it!

I did all of these while trailing through the system stuff in safe mode and deleting funmoods wherever I found it. I don't know which one worked, or if all were required. All I know is I am now funmoods free. It was added to my system when downloading a free video conversion software.

****DEFINITIVE REMOVAL ******i had problems with funmoods for a week trying to uninstall it in google chrome, firefox, and internet explorer....FACT, it keeps coming back because it alters registry values...no amount of messing about with add ons, extensions etc will work....the simplest thing to do is install MALWAREBYTES free malware software (do a search, not hard to find)then close your internet connection. run it. it will find about 10 funmoods malware registry values etc....delete them all....just for good measure reinstall google chrome or whatever browser you were using......JOB DONE....if anyone knows where funmoods works from do us all a big favour and send them a lot of complaints in various stinky, slimy forms....

You can remove FunMoods (not so fun, really) in Chrome by going to the "wrench", choosing Settings, choosing Manage search engines, and then finding FunMoods and deleting it there. This worked for me after uninstalling a number of downloaded programs to which it might have been attributed (including a pdf viewer).

No idea where mine came from. Using IE9 at moment and have followed all instructions mentioned for removal, without success. Am now downloading Stopzilla as mentioned in the OP to see if that works. Sometimes use Chrome but haven't checked there yet.

No idea where mine came from, but following all instructions so far for removal from IE9 hasn't worked - all settings are as per suggestions, but it's still coming up as the search engine if I open a new tab. Am now downloading the Stopzilla program mentioned in the OP.

If funmoods hacked you on google chrome, just go into tools>extensions>then unable funmoods and click the little garbage can. Well you're at it, you can also delete other malware the same way, if you have any.